Dutch-based online travel agency Booking.com has listed the resort town of Mui Ne in the southern province of Binh Thuan as one of the six most ideal destinations in the world for a hot air balloon ride.
Red Sand Dunes in Mui Ne. (Source: VNA)
Booking describes Mui Ne as a journey to Mars, with a stunning and magnificent view. The town is the only locality in Vietnam that offers a hot air balloon ride over sand dunes, which starts at 5 a.m. In addition to the hot air balloon ride, tourists can explore the dunes and nearby fishing villages.
The other five destinations recommended for the rides are Napa Valley and Albuquerque Valley in the United States, Yarra Valley in Australia, Siem Reap in Cambodia and Gstaad Valley in Switzerland.